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Illustration of a three-rung ladder with bolas (two balls joined by a rope) draped over the rungs

Ladder Golf 101 — The American Backyard Game of Tossing Bolas onto a Ladder

Ladder Golf (Ladder Toss) is an American backyard game: toss bolas — two balls on a rope — at a three-rung ladder. Gear, rules, and tips to hit exactly 21.

United States · 2–4 players
Illustration of a wanage stand with nine numbered pegs and red, yellow, and blue rings on grass

Wanage 101 — Japan's Classic Ring-Toss Game from the Festival Stalls

Wanage is Japan's classic ring-toss game from festivals and senior recreation: toss nine rings onto a numbered peg board to score. Rules, gear, and tips.

Japan · 1–8 players
Illustration of two angled cornhole wooden boards and red/blue bean bags on grass

Cornhole 101 — America's Favorite Backyard Bean Bag Toss Game

Cornhole (bean bag toss) is a 2v2 outdoor game where players toss fabric bags at an angled wooden board to sink them in the hole. A staple at BBQs, tailgates, and camps across the USA — simple rules, multigenerational appeal, and growing fast worldwide. Rules, equipment, and tips.

USA · 2–4 players